Gypsy Rose Denies Involvement in Partner’s Death

Gypsy Rose Blanchard denied any involvement in the death of her former partner, Ken Urker, in her first live interview since he was found dead at his Louisiana home on October 1. She described the accusations against her as disgusting and spoke tearfully about losing Urker, the father of their young daughter, and the future they had planned together. Authorities have not publicly confirmed the cause of death; a sheriff’s office spokesperson said investigators found no evidence of foul play. Blanchard said online criticism, including attacks against Urker, strained their relationship, and that he had moved out before his death. The renewed scrutiny also follows the resurfacing of prison-call recordings in which Blanchard reportedly said she had once told Urker she hoped he would overdose, comments she made years before his death.